COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Alain Jaume
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Alain Jaume Les Champauvins Domaine Grand Veneur 2022 is a red wine from the AOP Côtes du Rhône appellation in France's Southern Rhône Valley. Produced by Alain Jaume, a family winery with a history stretching back to 1826, this wine is a blend of Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), and Mourvèdre (10%). The Les Champauvins vineyard, owned and cultivated by the Jaume family for over 40 years, spans 34 hectares and is situated remarkably close to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The estate is managed by the 5th and 6th generations of the Jaume family, who are dedicated to expressing the authenticity of the Rhône terroirs through their wines.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard is just 3 meters from Châteauneuf-du-Pape!
Fact 02
Family winemaking tradition dates back to 1826.
Fact 03
Certified organic farming practices are employed.
Fact 04
Often called a 'Baby Châteauneuf'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Alain Jaume Les Champauvins Domaine Grand Veneur is produced using grapes from the Les Champauvins vineyard, which is farmed under certified organic agriculture. Practices include light plowing, the use of natural compost, controlled yields, and green harvesting. The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested and sorted. Fermentation and aging details are not specified, but the wine's profile suggests techniques aimed at maximizing fruit expression and developing structure characteristic of the Southern Rhône region.
